Resident Attendant

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Organizational Responsibilities

• Communicates with residents, families, team members and health care professionals and/or other departments within the Nursing Home concerning residents’ needs.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel and new residents/families.
• Utilizes Home’s resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely. Participates in the identification of equipment needs and equipment trials.
• Participates in unit/department meetings, such as multidisciplinary team and quality program, by providing information, attending meetings and by ensuring follow-up of recommendations.
  
  

Provision Of Care Responsibilities

Contributes to the resident’s service plan through the performance of selected routine tasks and procedures as determined by the stability of the resident’s condition and the predictability of the resident’s responses.

Assessment:

• Contributes to the data collection during routine observations and interactions.
• Reports changes in the resident’s condition and collects additional data, as directed by RN or supervisor.
• Collects specimen as directed.
  
  

Planning:

• Participates in planning care to organize clinical workload and sets priorities for carrying out assigned work.
• Collaborates with other team members.
  
  

Implementation:

• Participates in carrying out resident care plan and all assigned work.
• Assists the resident with activities of daily living according to individual needs.
• Assists residents at meal time including tray set-ups, feeding and supervision of residents; verifies individual diet guidelines are followed; monitors resident’s food, fiber and fluid intake; prepares and distributes resident snacks.
• Supports and promotes resident independence, safety, dignity and comfort.
• Assists residents with mobilization, range of motion and exercises; transfers residents and positions residents using proper body mechanics and equipment, such as mechanical lifts and transfer belts.
• Transports residents to and from in-house activities.
• Obtains and records resident weight.
• Responds to residents call bells.
• Applies basic interventions within established delegation.
• Administers procedures and treatments as directed.
• Performs the following in collaboration with Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse:
• Applies simple dressings, creams and ointments
• Provides palliative care to the residents and support to the families
• Monitors, documents and reports changes in resident’s health, condition and/or behavior
• Evaluates and maintains resident safety needs
• Documents the residents’ care and routine observations according to established guidelines (ex. Use of care flow sheets).
• Seeks guidance and direction when required in completion of daily assignment.
• Maintains a clean and tidy environment for resident such as cleaning tubs, bedpans, basins, urinals, and other resident equipment.
• Replenishes supplies such as incontinent products, laundry and linen carts.
• Assists residents with packing and unpacking of personal belongings upon admission and transfers.
  
  

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• Assists in distribution of resident clothing.
• Collects garbage and disposes of waste.
  
  

Evaluation:

• Contributes to the evaluation of care by observing and reporting changes in the resident’s condition to the RN on a daily basis, and at care conferences and multi-disciplinary reviews.
• • Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident’s right to privacy.
  • Participates in providing emotional support to residents and families.
  • Reinforces appropriate health-related information to residents, families and other staff.
    

Operational Support

• Receives and relays messages.
• Moves and transfers resident when directed.
  
  

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates knowledge of Lakeview Manor’s philosophy, mission, policies and procedures, and conducts work in a manner consistent with this;
• Participates in the LVM’s continuous quality improvement initiatives to improve resident, staff, department and facility performance outcomes;
• Utilizes the facility’s resources, such as supplies and equipment, economically and safely;
• Develops and maintains good interpersonal and communication skills and utilizes these skills in work with residents, families, volunteers, visitors and other staff;
• Maintains resident confidentiality and respects the resident’s right to privacy;
• Participates in department meetings; attends in-service programs, staff and committee meetings.
  
  

Individual Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge of, and applies, policies and procedures, such as the Fire and Disaster Plan, the Infection Control & Back in Form programs, and any other site programs;
• Practices all safety and sanitation rules and regulations, and observes personal hygiene;
• Reports need of repairs to supervisor, or informs Maintenance personnel, using the approved communication tools;
• Has a thorough knowledge of, and is able to demonstrate, the safe use and care of supplies and assigned equipment required in the provision of resident care;
• Provides a comfortable, safe and clean environment for residents, volunteers, visitors and fellow staff;
• Adheres to WorkSafe NB Acts & Regulations in all duties;
• Maintains professional and personal development through participation in continuous education programs, in-services and other initiatives.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent, plus an additional course in Personal Support Worker or Health Care Aid Courses or equivalency.
• Physically and mentally capable of performing assigned duties.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to work in team setting and take direction.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Ability and willingness to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion.
  
  

Hours of work are 52.50 hours biweekly - all shifts.

Related and allied duties will be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the facility.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $26.82 to $27.67 with a maximum of $28.51.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.